Posts by Greater Europe Mission
Missions as a Young Family
Life circumstances can talk us out of anything, even the beckoning voice of God. People may feel drawn to global missions, but put off obedience to God’s calling indefinitely as they wait for the perfect timing. “After we get married” or “maybe when our kids are older” are common refrains that hold us back from…
Read MoreDiscipling through Unexpected Opportunities
“A couple of months ago I was looking on Facebook Marketplace for some furniture for my apartment and found a set of shoe cabinets I liked for my entryway. I contacted the seller and arranged to pick them up. When I arrived, I was speaking my very poor German and she said, ‘Are you American?’…
Read MoreWhat Is Discipleship Multiplication
Europe is teeming with opportunity. Stories of God working through his people are many, yet they still only scratch the surface of the great need. In fact, European Christians are dying faster than they are being born. Although many nations in Europe have a Christian background, the number of Jesus followers is declining at a…
Read MoreServing Refugees on Lesvos
In the fall of 2015, the world watched with shock as news reals flashed scenes of thousands of people flooding into Europe through the Greek island of Lesvos. An image of three-year old Alan Kurdi washed ashore on the edge of Europe awakened the world to the plight of millions fleeing war, terrorism, and economic…
Read MoreOpportunities to Serve in Romania
Romania is a land of spiritual challenge and opportunity. Even though parts of the country have some of the largest concentrations of evangelical believers in Europe, many parts of the country still have well less than 1% who know what it means to have a personal relationship with Jesus. In many areas, spiritual darkness is woven into…
Read MoreHow God is Reaching Prostituted Women During COVID-19
With the thump of music pounding, Rachel walks down hall after hall of women sitting on their stools outside of their rooms as men “shop” for the one that fits their preference. Rachel is part of a small group that has been given special access to visit and talk with the women who work in…
Read MoreMeeting Practical Needs During the Pandemic
For many missionaries, the global pandemic brought a range of new challenges in how to serve their communities. As the coronavirus was raging and opportunities to connect with people were becoming more difficult, several missionaries in Italy called out to God for wisdom in reaching out to migrant families in their neighborhood. “As we asked…
Read MoreHow God is at Work in Europe Amidst COVID-19
It can be said with certainty that we have all been affected by COVID-19. Whether through grief, disappointment, or just plain inconvenience, the world over knows the name “coronavirus.” And out of the widespread impact of the virus, we all have a chance to respond in faith rather than fear. As GEM’s CEO Jon Burns…
Read MoreThe Journey of a Syrian Refugee
Could Jesus really mean what He said in the Sermon on the Mount to “love our enemies?” It sounds nice and is easy to affirm in theory, but what do we do when those enemies aren’t just theoretical people, but are names and faces we know who seek our harm? Philippe grew up in Syria…
Read MoreWhat we Can Learn from Those we Serve
After a long, rainy day meandering Frankfurt capturing photos, I retired to a coffee shop near my hotel. Comfortably seating about ten people, hole-in-the-wall is a pretty good description of this cafe. I placed my bag down and approached the counter to order a drink. My English betrayed my American identity when I ordered. “Oh,…
Read MoreDrive-In Church Service in Norway
What does church look like when the world is shut down and social distancing must be practiced? The effects of COVID-19 have drastically changed the way we gather amidst this pandemic and has forced churches worldwide to reimagine how God might have them reach their communities in this unprecedented time. For followers of Jesus across…
Read MorePraying for Muslims Through Ramadan
On a cold, dreary day walking the streets of Frankfurt, we were happy to see the sign of a döner kebab shop. We ducked in to warm up and grab a bite to eat and met the most cheery restaurant worker. He served us a heavenly Turkish sandwich and we sat down to talk. “My…
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